CVE-2021-41840

An issue was discovered in NvmExpressDxe in the kernel 5.0 through 5.5 in Insyde InsydeH2O. There is an SMM callout that allows an attacker to access the System Management Mode and execute arbitrary code. This occurs because of Inclusion of Functionality from an Untrusted Control Sphere.

What this means for your business

It affects Insydeh2o. It matters if your company, or a supplier that handles your data, runs it.
An attacker can use it only with access to the machine itself, with an administrator login, and without anyone at your company clicking anything.
FIRST's prediction model gives it a 0.3% chance of attack attempts being seen in the next 30 days, ranking above 22% of all known flaws.

What to do

1Check whether your company or your suppliers run Insydeh2o, and which version. The affected versions are listed further down this page.
2If you do, apply the vendor's fix. A patch or vendor advisory has been published.

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Scoring

CVSS: 8.2 (v3.1)
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness: CWE-770
Assigned by: cve@mitre.org

Dates

Published: 2022-02-03
Last modified: 2026-08-11
Sources: NVD

Affected products

Insyde Insydeh2o5.2 - 5.23.35, 5.3 - 5.32.35, 5.4 - 5.40.35

As listed in the NVD configuration data. Not a statement about your estate.